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SO....this past Saturday as my son and I were coming up the BA, we had just started up that first formation past Indian Gardens and to my total shock comes a couple abound with their puppy Akita in tow!!! Whaaaattttttttt!!!! Ahhh.. tourists of course and apparently oblivious about the "No Dogs below the Rim" policy!!! Of course, I am baffled how they could have missed the ginormous sign at the trailhead but I digress. I've been here six months and I'm below the rim a minimum of twice a week and this is the first pup I've seen down there. I was super nice and let them know that what they are doing is illegal and COMPLETELY UNSAFE FOR EVERYONE!!! They seemed genuinely horrified about their ignorance but still guys...come on...it's the Grand Canyon--USE YOUR NOGGIN!!!

Don't get me wrong, I'm a doggie fanatic! I love my pup but I would never bring her down there even if it was allowed. She's hyper and I don't trust her or any other dog for that matter not to A. Get too excited and accidentally knock someone into the Abysss and/or B. Go sailing off the canyon wall herself!!! Dogs below Rim = Bad Idea.

I wrapped two Christmas presents last night. The only two I bought this year. I even played a Christmas song while doing it! Only one all season. And that was just about enough. Hopefully I'll get them in the mail today.

Presents are nice to give. It's rewarding. But not when they're expected. Random wrapped gifts showing up at the end of January? That'll make a kid smile! : rein :

chumley wrote:
Re: Dogs Below the Rim!!!

It never ceases to amaze me how easily & quickly we (and I'm guilty too) can move a forum subject topic so far "off-topic"

Oh, you're saying dogs and Christmas aren't related? ;)

It's actually a really big problem. Many people think that puppies make great Christmas presents, when in fact, pets that are given as gifts are much more likely to be "re-gifted" via the local pound.

Off-topic posting is also a big problem, but the consequences don't include neglected pets. Just bored, angry, confused, and frustrated readers. And all that is easily remedied.

chumley wrote:It's actually a really big problem. Many people think that puppies make great Christmas presents, when in fact, pets that are given as gifts are much more likely to be "re-gifted" via the local pound.

Off-topic posting is also a big problem, but the consequences don't include neglected pets. Just bored, angry, confused, and frustrated readers. And all that is easily remedied.

Those poor, poor angry frustrated readers. I feel so sorry for them! I think I will call the pound and have them picked up.